Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 11:19 am

Hitachi Data Systems GITEX grows in the Internet of Things

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced its participation at the Middle East’s GITEX Technology Week taking place from October 18-22, 2015.   During the event, Hitachi will discuss its rapidly expanding...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 11:10 am

All-new Audi Q7 SUV: Large and nimble

Saudi amateurs of luxury SUVs finally get their special rendezvous opportunities with the all-new Audi Q7, following the presentation of its new generation to the Saudi press in Jeddah on the 6th and 7th of September at The Rock Jeddah.   Invited from all over the kingdom to test drive...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 9:44 am

MAN Truck & Bus recommends combination of both technological & behavioral measures to improve road safety

Senior officials from MAN Truck & Bus shared insights and best practices on enhancing road safety in Qatar and the wider region with attendees at the 4th Annual Middle East ITS & Road Safety Forum which is taking place starting today September 8 till September 9th at the St. Regis Hotel,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 5:17 am

Transport Ministry OKs 15 projects worth SR1.3bn

 In what is seen as major leap forward in infrastructural development, Transport Minister Abdullah Al-Muqbil has signed 15 new agreements for various ministry projects worth SR1.326 billion with a number of local companies for implementation, maintenance, buildings and consultancy in various...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 4:50 am

Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Break Ground for New Joint-Venture Plant in Mexico

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance today broke ground for their joint-venture manufacturing complex, COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes), in Aguascalientes in central Mexico, which will build next-generation premium compact vehicles for the brands Mercedes-Benz and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 4:33 am

Bupa Arabia and NCB Launch Insurance Program for Public Sector Employees

In combined efforts from the private sector to support the community in their needs, Bupa Arabia, the number one insurance provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched today with National Commercial Bank an insurance financing programme for public sector employees (citizens and military...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 4:15 am

Public-Private Partnerships Needed to Boost Employment for Saudi Youth

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s education, public, and private sectors must partner on developing technology skills to help boost youth employment, announced SAP, one of the world’s leading technology companies.   Government initiatives are having a major impact in supporting...

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Government | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 4:15 am

Holy sites rail project completed

The Chinese construction company responsible for the Mashaer Railway at the holy sites has completed the project after six years. China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC) signed off on the project this week and handed it over to the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, according ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 3:10 am

Beautiful Curves: Philips Monitor Puts User in the Center

MMD, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips Monitors, announces its first curved display for the desktop. The 34-inch Brilliance Curved UltraWide display wraps around the user’s line of vision to create a truly immersive, focused experience; rich DTS™...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 9 September, 2015 2:08 am

Five stars for Audi Q7 in Euro NCAP crash test

The European Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi Q7 with the top grade of five stars for safety. The results for adult protection in frontal and side impact collisions, pedestrian protection and child safety put the current Audi Q7 among the safest cars in its category.   The...

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